re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 
reused; reusing; reuses
: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation
re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüs
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.
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Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Once cooled, it can be reused on your indoor or outdoor plants.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
That's a rarity, as SpaceX is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has a whopping 29 launches under its belt.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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Verb
As with consumer products that end up in landfills, a vast amount of valuable materials is never harvested and reused.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Once cooled, it can be reused on your indoor or outdoor plants.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Noun
Elsewhere The Langham engages in several meaningful efficiency efforts, including the use of low-wattage LED lighting; linen reuse for guests who opt out of daily refreshes; low-flow water fixtures; and various recycling efforts, including a program for fryer oil.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
That's a rarity, as SpaceX is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has a whopping 29 launches under its belt.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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